THE F.U.D.-(FLAP UP/DOWN) ALERTING DEVICE

DISPOSITIF D'INDICATION DE RABAT SOULEVE OU ABAISSE

English Abstract

An alerting/information device used to expediate the removal of waste and
recyclables by employing two adjacent pockets, one affixed and one free
to move, each pocket containing pertinent information on cards, that, when
closed with a detachable adhesive, signifies no engagement, but when
opened, it signifies that the device is active and on interaction with waste
vehicle, device will reset to the no engagement mode.

Claims

CLAIMS FOR INVENTION:
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or
privilege is claimed, are defined as follows:
1. An informative alerting device formed from a flexible sheet to contain
paper cards, said container comprising of:
an initial pocket formed on a blank sheet defining a rectangular shaped
pocket, open on one end; and
an adjacent pocket formed on the same blank sheet defining a rectangular
shaped pocket, open on one end.
2. The container assembly of Claim 1, wherein the rectangular initial
pocket is joined along three sides by heat sealing to an adjacent
rectangular pocket joined along three sides by heat sealing, leaving a
single layer of material between the pockets which acts as a movable
connection.
3. The container assembly of Claim 1, wherein the flexible sheet is
produced from a clear see-through vinyl.
4. The container assembly of Claim 1, wherein a flourescent card is
contained within the initial rectangular pocket.
5. The container assembly of Claim 4, wherein said contents of flourescent
card comprise of instructions displayed thereon.
6. The container assembly of Claim 1, wherein a flourescent card is
contained within the adjacent rectangular pocket.
7. The container assembly of Claim 6, wherein said contents of flourescent
card comprise of instructions displayed thereon.
8. The container assembly of Claim 1, wherein a thick heavy stock card is
contained within the adjacent rectangular pocket.
9. The container assembly of Claim 8, wherein said contents of thick heavy
stock card comprise of instructions displayed thereon.

10. The container assembly of Claim 1, wherein the adjacent pocket affixes
to the initial pocket with a detachable connection.
11. The container assembly of Claim 10, wherein the said detachable
connection comprises of a hook and loop fastener.
12. The container assembly of Claim 1, wherein two strips of double-
backed tape connect to the obverse of the initial rectangular pocket for
securing said initial rectangular pocket to a chosen surface.

Description

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I, Steve Bennett, have invented a device that will help to expediate the
removal of garbage and recyclables.
PRIOR ART:
There is no prior art related to the F.U.D alerting device. This is the first
of it's kind for this particular application.
ADVANTAGES:
Prior to this device, the driver of a sanitation vehicle, had no way of
knowing if the recycle/garbage bin he was emptying, contained any
material or not.
This device will alert the driver as to whether the bin should be emptied or
not, with the homeowner engaging the device when needed.
DRAWINGS/FIGURES:
Fig.#1. Shows the outer view of The F.U.D--(Flap Up/Down).
Fig.#2. Shows the inner view of The F.U.D--(Flap Up/Down).
DRAWINGS/REFERENCE NUMERALS:
1. Laminated vinyl pouch.
2. Laminated vinyl pouch.
3. Hinge, comprising of a single layer of vinyl plastic.

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4. Hook and Loop Velcro squares.
5. Heavy white card stock.
6. Flourescent card.
7. Flourescent card.
8. Double backed tape-two strips.
DESCRIPTION:
The F.U.D.- (Flap Up/Down), consists of a double thickness of laminated
vinyl plastic forming two pouches(1&2), one above the other. Connecting
pouches(1&2), a single layer thickness of vinyl plastic acts as a
hinge(:3), between the two pouches(1&2).
The Inside View-(Fig.#2), consists of two flourescent cards(6&7),
laminated inside pouches(1&2), both cards containing printed
instructions. On the outside top of pouch(1) and the outside bottom
of pouch(2), are hook and loop Velcro squares(4) that, when engaged,
hold The F.U.D closed until it is manually opened. Outside View-(Fig.#1),
consists of a thick stock card(5), laminated inside pouch(2), with printed
operating instructions on how to use The F.U.D. On the reverse of
flourescent card(6), between the tape strips, are the instructions on
mounting The F.U.D to a bin. On the outside of pouch(1), are two strips of
double backed tape(8), used to mount The F.U.D to a bin.

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Following the instructions, found between the double backed tape strips(8),
on the back of flourescent card(6), peel off the protective paper on both
tape strips(8) and mount The F.U.D onto the apron of a bin. Starting in this,
CLOSED-NO PICKUP position, with the Velcro squares(4), engaged;
only the thick stock card(5), will be visible, with instructions on how to use
the F.U.D. To engage the, OPEN-FOR PICKUP position, manually
disengage the Velcro squares(4) and the top flap will drop down exposing
the two inside flourescent cards(6&7). In this position, the sanitation
truck driver will see that the bin warrants emptying. On emptying, the bin is
raised upside down, high up into the air, on a 45 degree angle and in this
position, the heavy stock card(5), will drop down to engage the two Velcro
squares(4), so that when the bin is placed back on the ground, the F.U.D
is then reset, back in the, CLOSED-NO PICKUP position.
In this position, the sanitation truck driver will bypass the bin until the
homeowner once again opens the flap, exposing the flourescent cards and
signalling to the driver, that the bin requires emptying.

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ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS:
Vinyl plastic for the pouches may be replaced with hard light plastic, wood,
metal, or a combination or amalgamation of any of these materials.
A single hinge or hinges used to close the two flaps, could be made of
rubber, metal or plastic. A different style/model of hinge could also be
adapted.
Velcro may be replaced, by magnets or a stick/release type of product.
All cards in the device could be of different colors, shades or a combination
of colours. These cards could also be of different shapes or sizes.
Double backed tape may be replaced by a permanent mounting base
incorporated into the bin itself. The device could also be attached to the bin
by glue, screws, rivets, wires or a Velcro style product.
The vinyl pockets on the device, could also be laminated on just three
sides leaving one side of the pocket open for any number of reasons.

Representative Drawing